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I want to use an OTA HD antenna...
Why did you ever enter? I say again, Dish Network is doing 1080p PPV. Need the 800 #? 
Pass XA versus Krell FPB Amps
Acurus, If you have not heard Krell lately, you have not heard Krell. The current Evo and KAV amps are iron fisted tubey, if that makes any sense. They are seemingly incapable of running out of power. I hope you do not have Vandersteen and Pass. C... 
Who sells lead shot pellets to fill an equip.stand
Actually, the federal government imposed a max the Post Office could charge for shipping lead. I believe it is 8.00 per 50#. If I were filling big cabinets I would/do use free used wheel weights. Most places are happy to get rid of it rather than ... 
I want to use an OTA HD antenna...
I have both Dish and Directv on my roof. I think it's a bling thing. This technology has come a long way from the 12 FOOT dish I had 20 years ago... The audio from satelite destroys cable. Picture, by some margin as well. Dish is now doing PPV in ... 
Spendor S8e or Vandersteen 3A-Sig or ?
I also vote Vandy, but recommend you get rid of the silver I-C and speaker cables. 
I want to use an OTA HD antenna...
Tab, Federal law provides that "TV" will always be free. You don't have to steal it, as some might suggest. Terestrial reception is very location dependent however. What is your zip? 
Best Turntable/arm/cartridge system for $30k
Got to agree with Mapman here. If you can't do CD, you will never get vinyl to work. I second the suggestion to work on what you have first. Find that weak link or set-up mistake and fix it/them. This will give you a huge leg up on the vinyl journey. 
Subwoofer meshes well with 2-channel?
Dawg, If your sub "virtually disappears" you are not home yet. You should never be able to localize a sub(s). Usually, this means it is rolling off too high. Variable phase is great if you don't have many placement options. Mr. Reynolds has most o... 
Who sells lead shot pellets to fill an equip.stand
Overhang, There simply is no substitute for lead. Learn how to use it, store it, dispose of it. Simple. It is about two bucks a pound at any gun shop that sells reloading equip. 
Subwoofer setting
AG, you asked two questions. Fortunately they both have the same answer. Use the crossover point that sounds the best to you. Because it sounds the best to you. 
It is 5 AM, Do you Know where Mikey Fremer is?
Well Buco, Having spent my fair share of time with Mikey, I can tell you he listens a great deal. He pays for his own media, for the most part, and happens to live in an area that is ripe for having LPs at garage sales. Folks who retire to "sunny ... 
Celebrity Audiophiles? Do you guys know of any?
I think I see TWO celebrities in the TARA LABS listings? Fremer and... some other real player. 
Musical Fidelity A308 - Where is this unit made?
There certainly is/was a "Made in UK" sticker. On the rear of the unit. Plastered all over the original boxes, etc... 
Record Clamps?
Fight, Yes there are many clamps that drop on. I use those on my tables. I clean with a VPI Typhoon and the two piece screw down design is a must. No label damage, no way. If I had a threaded spindle on a TT, same answer. 
Totem Mani 2 sig vs Dynaudio special 25s
Ucsb21, This may not be much help. The Dyns won't make the bass of the Manis. Unless you have a smaller room you will want a sub for both. Better tweeter in the Dynaudio, but it takes a HIGHLY resolving system to hear the difference. I do think th...